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ROCK BLUFF SPRINGS

Recreation
Rock Bluff Springs is a part of J. H. Anderson, Jr. Memorial Park owned by the Suwannee River Water Management District and managed by Alachua Conservation Trust. Visitors may enjoy swimming, picnicking, hiking and wildlife viewing.

Rock Bluff Springs is a second magnitude spring with a short spring run out to the Suwannee River. The spring has multiple openings from the aquifer and ringed with cypress trees around the edge.

A half mile trail carves through the upland hardwood forest where visitors have an opportunity to explore some of the features adjacent to the spring.

Access
Rock Bluff Springs – J. H. Anderson, Jr. Memorial Park from Bell:
Travel north 3 miles on US 129, turn left on CR 340, go west 3 miles and the Park entrance is on the right.

Address: 6560 NW CR 340, Bell, FL

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Hiking
Parking
Picnic Area
Restroom
Scenic Viewing
Swimming
Wildlife Viewing

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PURVIS LANDING

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Recreation
Purvis Landing Tract is part of the Log Landing Wildlife Management Area, visitors may enjoy hiking, and wildlife viewing, in addition to fishing and hunting.

For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website

Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

Access
Purvis Landing Tract from Old Town:
Travel north on SR 349, turn right on Purvis Landing Road; travel 1 mile and the tract is on the right.

Allowable Activities

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Bird Watching
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Wildlife Viewing

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PURVIS LANDING

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Recreation
On the Purvis Landing Tract visitors may enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The Purvis Landing Tract is part of the Log Landing Wildlife Management Area.

Hunting is allowed in permitted areas. For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website

Access
Purvis Landing Tract from Old Town:
Travel north on SR 349, turn right on Purvis Landing Road; travel 1 mile and the tract is on the right

Allowable Activities

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Bird Watching
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Wildlife Viewing

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PEACOCK SLOUGH

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Recreation
On Peacock Slough Tract visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.

Access
Peacock Slough tract from Live Oak:
Travel south on SR 51 to Luraville, turn left on 180th Street; travel approximately 100 yards, turn right on 203rd Road; travel south .5 miles; parking area is on the left.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Bird Watching
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing

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NATURAL WELL BRANCH

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Recreation
On the Natural Well Branch Tract, visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Many of the river access points provide excellent fishing opportunities.

The Econfina River traverses the tract from the north boundary to the southern boundary. The river’s 239-square mile basin drains part of the Big Bend Region. Its headwaters in San Pedro Bay the Econfina River’s character changes dramatically as it winds 44-miles through upland forests and meanders downstream to the palm-fringed salt marshes of the Gulf of Mexico.

The name “Econfina” derives from the Creek ekana, which means “earthy”, and feno, which means “bridge” or “foot log”. This name may refer to a natural bridge over the river in the Natural Well Branch Tract.

Access

South end of the tract from Perry:
Travel west on US 98, veer right on Salt Road; travel 3.5 miles and the tract is on the right. Cross the river, turn right on Ralph Whiddon Road; travel north .5 mile and the tract is on the right.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Bird Watching
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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NATURE COAST

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Recreation
The Nature Coast Tract is two sections, the north section on the south side of the Nature Coast State Trail and the Suwannee River. The south section is in Fanning Springs on Canal Street. On the Canal Street section visitors may enjoy hunting, biking, hiking, and wildlife viewing. This section offers hunting as part of the of the Log Landing Wildlife Management Area.

Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only. For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website

Access
Nature Coast Tract from Fanning Springs:
Travel north on Florida Street, turn left on Canal Avenue, follow Canal Avenue and after the road curves left the tract will be on the right.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Bird Watching
Hiking
Hunting
Wildlife Viewing

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OTTER SPRINGS

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Recreation

Public use is managed by For Vets, Inc., though an agreement with Gilchrist County as part of the County owned Otter Springs Park and Campground. Visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, picnicking, swimming, paddling, and wildlife viewing on trails and administrative roads.

352-463-0800

Otter Springs Park and Campground

Access
Otter Springs:
The Otter Springs Tract is accessed through Otter Springs Park and Campground.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Canoe Launch
Hiking
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
Swimming
Wildlife Viewing

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MOUNT GILEAD

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Recreation
On the Mt. Gilead Tract, visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, scenic viewing, and wildlife viewing, in addition to fishing and hunting. Many of the river access points provide launches for canoes, kayaks, or small boats.

Mt. Gilead is part of the Middle Aucilla Wildlife Management Area. Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only. For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website

Access
Mt. Gilead Tract from Monticello:
Travel south on CR 257 to Lamont, cross U.S. 19; travel 9 miles south crossing the Aucilla River, turn left on Rocky Ford Cemetery Road; travel 2 miles and the entrance is on the left.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Boat Ramp
Canoe Launch
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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MOSSY HAMMOCK

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Recreation
Visitors may enjoy fishing, biking, hiking and wildlife viewing.

The Econfina River traverses the tract from the north boundary to the southern boundary. The river’s 239-square mile basin drains part of the Big Bend Region. Its headwaters in San Pedro Bay, the Econfina River’s character changes dramatically as it winds 44-miles through upland forests and meanders downstream to the palm-fringed salt marshes of the Gulf of Mexico.

Access
Mossy Hammock Tract from Perry:
Travel west approximately 20 miles on US 98, turn left on CR 14, travel 5 miles to Loughridge Grade turn left cross the Econfina River, travel west 1/4 mile and the tract is on the right and left sides of the road.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Bird Watching
Fishing
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing

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MILL CREEK NORTH TRSF

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Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

Recreation
Mill Creek North is part of Twin Rivers State Forest, visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads, in addition to fishing and hunting. For more information, call or visit:

386-208-1460
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Website

For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website

The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the Mill Creek North tract before exiting the Suwannee region and heading west.

Access
Mill Creek North from Madison:
Travel east on US 90 to SE River Road , turn right; travel south 4 miles and the entrance is on the left. Continue south 2 miles on SE River Road and Mill Creek North is on the left.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Parking
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing